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City Triathlon Weert V4 - 17-05-2019

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Welcome to the Rabobank 2019 Weert ETU Triathlon European Championships

This Athlete Handbook provides athletes and team managers with key information required for

competing in the Rabobank 2019 Weert ETU Triathlon European Championships.

During the event, daily updated information will be available from the event website and the event

Information Desk located in the Athlete Service Area inside the Event Area. Athletes are encouraged

to check daily event updates by following us on Facebook and by regularly visiting the website.

For all the information you need to maximize your Triathlon European Championships experience

please see our website and social media outlets:

The final information will be provided at the Team Managers briefings.

Event Website: https://stadstriathlonweert.nl/en/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stadstriathlon

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Table of contents 1. WelCOME ........................................................................................................................................ 5

1.1. Welcome by ETU ..................................................................................................................... 5

1.2. Welcome by the city of Weert ................................................................................................ 6

1.3. Welcome by Chairman Dutch Triathlon Federation ............................................................... 7

1.4. Welcome by Chairman City Triathlon Weert .......................................................................... 8

2. COMPETITION SCHEDULE (provisional) ........................................................................................... 9

3. GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................................................................................... 11

3.1. Welcome to Weert ................................................................................................................ 11

3.2. CONTACT INFORMATION ...................................................................................................... 11

3.3. WEATHER ............................................................................................................................... 12

3.4. RACE VENUE .......................................................................................................................... 12

3.5. Find your way in Weert ......................................................................................................... 13

3.6. TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION............................................................................................... 13

3.7. VISAS ...................................................................................................................................... 14

3.8. OFFICIAL HOTEL ..................................................................................................................... 14

3.9. ARRIVING BY PLANE .............................................................................................................. 14

3.10. AIRPORT TRANSFERS ......................................................................................................... 14

3.11. ARRIVING BY TRAIN ........................................................................................................... 14

3.12. ARRIVING BY CAR .............................................................................................................. 15

3.13. CAR PARKING ..................................................................................................................... 15

4. ATHLETES SERVICES ....................................................................................................................... 17

4.1. ATHLETES SERVICE AREA / EVENT OFFICE ............................................................................. 17

4.2. INFO POINT ............................................................................................................................ 18

4.3. ACCREDITATION .................................................................................................................... 18

4.4. BAG DROP .............................................................................................................................. 18

4.5. SHOWERS .............................................................................................................................. 18

4.6. BIKE MECHANIC SERVICE ....................................................................................................... 18

4.7. Medical services .................................................................................................................... 19

4.8. Photo Service ......................................................................................................................... 19

4.9. Lost and Found ...................................................................................................................... 19

4.10. PHYSIOTHERAPY AND SPORTS MASSAGE ......................................................................... 19

5. THE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS EXPO ....................................................................................... 20

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6. TRAINING ....................................................................................................................................... 21

6.1. Swimming Pool ...................................................................................................................... 21

6.2. The blue lake ......................................................................................................................... 21

6.3. Bike and Run Course .............................................................................................................. 21

7. RACE REGISTRATION ..................................................................................................................... 23

7.1. RACE REGISTRATION AND UNIFORM CHECK ........................................................................ 23

7.2. REGISTRATION CHECKLIST ..................................................................................................... 24

7.3. RACE BRIEFING ...................................................................................................................... 25

8. TRANSITION AND CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT TIMES ........................................................................... 27

8.1. RACE VENUE .......................................................................................................................... 27

8.2. Transition Check‐In/Bike Racking Process ............................................................................. 27

8.3. BODY NUMBERING ................................................................................................................ 27

8.4. CHECK IN TIMES ..................................................................................................................... 28

8.5. CHECK‐OUT ............................................................................................................................ 28

9. START PROCEDURE – RACE AND VENUE FLOW ............................................................................ 28

10. AGE GROUP OLYMPIC DISTANCE COMPETITION ...................................................................... 30

10.1. SWIM COURSE ................................................................................................................... 30

10.2. BIKE COURSE ...................................................................................................................... 31

10.3. RUN COURSE ..................................................................................................................... 32

10.4. RUN COURSE AND AID STATIONS ...................................................................................... 34

10.5. TRAVEL DIRECTIONS TOWARDS BLUE LAKE ...................................................................... 35

10.6. START WAVE SCHEDULE (Saturday, 1 th June 2019) ......................................................... 37

10.7. START WAVE SCHEDULE (Sunday, 2th June 2019) ............................................................ 37

10.8. RESULTS ............................................................................................................................. 38

10.9. MEDAL CEREMONIES ......................................................................................................... 38

11. RULES AND APPEALS ................................................................................................................. 39

11.1. COMPETITION RULES ......................................................................................................... 39

11.2. APPEALS AND PROTESTS ................................................................................................... 39

12. MEDAL CEREMONIES ................................................................................................................. 40

13. OPENING & CLOSING CEREMONIES AND SIDE EVENTS ............................................................ 41

13.1. OPENING CEREMONY - Thursday 30 th May ..................................................................... 41

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1. WELCOME 1.1. WELCOME BY ETU

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1.2. WELCOME BY THE CITY OF WEERT

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1.3. WELCOME BY CHAIRMAN DUTCH TRIATHLON FEDERATION

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1.4. Welcome by Chairman City Triathlon Weert

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2. COMPETITION SCHEDULE (PROVISIONAL)

Wednesday 29-May-2019 Time Location

Briefing AG coaches 16:00-17:00 Sport Center Boshoven

Press Conference ETU 17:00-17:30 Congress Center

Press Conference ETU 17:30-18:00 Congress Center

Thursday 30-May-2019 Time Location

Familiarization Elite & Juniors (swim/bike/run) 10:00-12:00 Blue Lake

Familiarization AG (swim) 12:00-14:00 Blue Lake ETU registration Age group 12:00-17:00 Sport Center Boshoven ETU registration Elite & Juniors 16:00-17:00 Town Hall ETU Briefing Elite & Juniors 17:15-17:45 Town Hall Opening Ceremony 18:00-19:00 Bassin (Finish area) Friday 31-May-2019 Time Location Familiarization Age group (swim/bike/run) 09:00-11:00 Blue Lake ETU registration Age group 11:00-18:00 Sport Center Boshoven ETU junior female 16:00 Blue lake ETU elite female 18:00 Blue lake Saturday 01-June-2019 Time Location TZ 2 opens for AG to place shoes 06:30 Centrum North TZ 1 closes for AG to place bike etc. 08:45 Blue lake Age group race (All Female & Male 55+) 09:00-14:00 Blue lake ETU registration Age group 11:00-18:00 Sport Center Boshoven ETU junior male 16:00 Blue lake ETU elite male 18:00 Blue lake ETU briefing coaches Mixed relay 21:00 Sport Center Boshoven Sunday 02-june-2019 Time Location TZ 2 opens for AG to place shoes 06:30 Centrum North TZ 1 closes for AG to place bike etc. 08:45 Blue lake Age group race (Male 18 to 54) 09:00-13:00 Blue lake ETU junior mixed relay 13:30 Bassin (Finish area) ETU elite mixed relay 16:00 Bassin (Finish area) Closing Ceremony 19:00-20:00 Bassin (Finish area) After Party / Medal Ceremony AG all races 20:00- 00:00 Bassin (Finish area)

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3. GENERAL INFORMATION 3.1. WELCOME TO WEERT

The municipality of Weert is Honored to welcome the National and international Athletes, Weert is not only proclaimed in the year 2012 to Sport city of the year but also Greenest City of the Netherlands. In 2014 the region of Weert has been declared the greenest region in the world. It forms an beautiful backdrop for an international competition. Weert is called a real’do-municipality, with an positive and proactive approach to develop every challenge. A Quote “ Weert bustles and breathes sport out”. The municipality shows commitment and corporation between sport, business, education and welfare and makes sure everybody is involved. The city triathlon which takes place in Weert since 2010, is an excellent example of that broad corporation. We are also very proud that in the Olympics 2012 triathlon Athlete Maaike Caelers which is born and raised in Weert participated in London. Therefore we want to welcome al the European Athletes which participate at the European Championships. The annual Triathlon attracts many spectators, they are an appreciative audience for all athletes of all ages. We are proud to be part of this sporting city with its local hospitality. Inside this Competitor Information Guide you will find all the information you need to know about the event, including all available athlete services and all race specific information. Read this information carefully and formulate your pre‐event, race week plan. For any further questions, please see our event website or visit the Athlete Info Point at the Event Area.

3.2. CONTACT INFORMATION Local Organizing Committee: Foundation City Triathlon Weert Event Director: Rob Barel Address: Irenelaan 32, 6006 HD, Weert, Netherlands Event Website: https://stadstriathlonweert.nl/en/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stadstriathlon

Email / Helpdesk: secretaris@stadstriathlonweert.nl Athlete services manager: Roger Stienen

ETU TD: Esther Sanchez (ESP)

Jan Philipp Krawczyk (GER)

Assistant TDs: Hans Everts (NED) ETU Medical Delegate: Jan Verstuyft (BEL) jan.verstuyft@skynet.be

ETU Head Referee Elite/Juniors: Daan Hoogland

ETU Head Referee Elite/Juniors: Dora Rozsa

ETU Head Referee AG: Marco van Oostende

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3.3. WEATHER Most important information first: The Weather. The answer is easy and straightforward: The Dutch

weather can be unpredictable, and it is recommended that all athletes should prepare for all weather

conditions: warm, sunny, cloudy, cold, wind and rain! But the last few years where warm and sunny

and always an Non wetsuit swim.

The water temperature is likely to be somewhere in the area of 20‐24°c, it is therefore impossible to

predict whether it’s wetsuit or non-wetsuit swim.

3.4. RACE VENUE The European Championships will take place in Weert in the Netherlands (Province Limburg) ,with the

swim being held in the Lake named popularly known as the blue lake. The Age Group Registration will

be at the Sport Center Boshoven. An Info Point is located in the Event Area. Event participants are

encouraged to spend time at the Event Venue familiarizing themselves with the venue and the Expo

which is located at the Bassin, 6001 GZ Weert, Netherlands.

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3.5. FIND YOUR WAY IN WEERT

3.6. TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION For all Travel & Accommodation enquiries please contact our partner .

Are you visiting or participating in the 2019Triathlon European Championships Weert?

Book your overnight stay or multi-day stay near this great event now.

VVV-Midden Limburg is the preferred partner for your stay. VVV-Midden Limburg will provide

accommodation for athletes, individuals, Sports

Federations, country teams and of course for the fans.

We are also your tourist and recreational partner in the run-up to the 2019 Triathlon European

Championships Weert.

Please contact us via the reservations department:

T: +31 (0) 475-330289

E: reservering@vvvmiddenlimburg.nl

We will gladly accommodate you or your team.

Event Hotel

Fletcher

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3.7. VISAS If you require a letter of invitation to apply for a visa, please contact info@triathlonbond.nl and

provide the following details: Full name as in passport, Date of Birth, Capacity/Role in which you come

to the European Championships (Athlete, Coach, Official), Passport Number, Date of Arrival, Date of

Departure.

3.8. OFFICIAL HOTEL The Official Host Hotel will be the Fletcher Hotel. The ETU Presidential Congress will be held in the

Town Hall of Weert. The ETU Office will be in the Congress Center Poort van Limburg.

3.9. ARRIVING BY PLANE Five airports are located near Weert:

As you can see in the image above, the city of Weert is centrally located. Is easily retrievable from

different airports, at all airports it is possible to rent a car. You have also the possibility to travel by

public transport to Weert (Dusseldorf & Brussels can be more difficult).

3.10. AIRPORT TRANSFERS We can also provide you the option of Kupers Travel Weert who can arrange the transport to and from

airports, this is NOT free of charge and must be paid by the athletes or National Federations. In order

to arrange your transfer don’t forget to mention the arrival time, arrival airport, flight number, number

of people, number of bikes,……. Other transfer options are also possible but these have to be arranged

by the Athletes themselves in this case the LOC doesn’t take any responsibility.

info@reisboekingscentrale.nl Kelvinstraat 1 6003 DH Weert +31888900600

3.11. ARRIVING BY TRAIN Forget the traffic jams and the sat‐nav. Why drive around in circles when you can arrive in style on a

train? Hop abroad a train from anywhere in Europe and sit back and relax, Weert is located to the

intercity railway net and is very easy assessable from Amsterdam and Utrecht where most of the

International trains arrive. All hotels, B&B etc. are close to the station in Weert and possible they are

willing to arrange transport. The Dutch Railways run a network of trains, which stop several times

daily/hour in Weert.

Dutch Railway Website: https://www.ns.nl/

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3.12. ARRIVING BY CAR The city of Weert is located in the southern part of the Netherlands, approximately 10Km from Belgian Border & 25Km from the German border. And is located directly to the main highway A2 from Amsterdam to Maastricht. From the North

A2 towards Maastricht

Exit 38 Weert North or Exit 39 Nederweert

Travelling time from Amsterdam approx. 1 ½ h

From the West (B)

E34- A67 Antwerpen - Eindhoven

Junction Leenderheide toward Maastricht A2

Exit 38 Weert North

Or

Exit 39 Nederweert

Take ringbaan North direction Weert

Travelling time from Antwerpen approx. 1 ¼ h

From the East

Bundesautobahn A52 from Dusseldorf towards Roermond

N280 towards Weert

Traveling from Dusseldorf Approx. 1 h

From the South

A2 towards Eindhoven- Amsterdam

Exit 40 Kelpen-Oler

N280 direction Weert

Or

Exit 39 Nederweert

Take ringbaan North direction Weert

Travelling time from Maastricht. approx. 45 min

3.13. CAR PARKING

At about 5 minutes walking distance from the finish Area we have provided sufficient parking space.

follow the signs for parking along the access roads and is close to at the Sport Center Boshoven,

Vrakkerveld 2,6002 AZ Weert. There is no car parking at the blue lake buses will be provided to get to

and from the blue lake.

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Carparking area

Walking distance

6 min Sport center

Boshoven

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4. ATHLETES SERVICES During the event the central hub of information is the Info Point at the Event Area Bassin. The Age Group registration will take place at the Sport Center Boshoven,Vrakkerveld 2,6002 AZ Weert, Netherlands Phone: +31 495 541 368. The uniform check will be done at the check in at the blue lake.

4.1. ATHLETES SERVICE AREA / EVENT OFFICE

In the Event area you can find the following services and facilities:

Info Point (Limburg Promotion).

ETU Office

LOC Office The Age Group Registration Office is located at the Sport Center Boshoven,Vrakkerveld 2,6002 AZ Weert and is open on Thursday 12pm – 17pm Friday 11am – 18pm and Saturday 11am – 18pm for Registration. Uniform check will be done at check in at the blue lake on the race day.

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4.2. INFO POINT We aim to answer all questions in this Athletes Handbook. Should you have further queries that are

not answered in this document or to which you can’t find the answer then please feel free to visit the

Information Point (Limburg Promotion) at the Event Area. The Info Desk will also be the location where

lost property will be collected and distributed.

4.3. ACCREDITATION The LOC will provide to all the Organizing Committee Members, ITU Technical Officials, Athletes, VIPs,

media, technical staff, court personnel, volunteers, etc. with an official Accreditation Card.

The safety and security of our guests is our highest priority. To contribute to that, to make the

accreditation process more efficient and to be compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation

(GDPR) we have chosen the online platform Accredion as our accreditation partner.

https://triathlon.accredion.com/

During registration the Athletes, coaches will receive their accreditation.

Only accredited people will be allowed to access certain venue areas. Accreditation Cards provide

access to specific areas of the competition areas.

All accredited people are requested to carry their Accreditation Cards with them at all times and to

show them upon request. Accreditation Cards are mandatory to enter the venue.

Remember that coaches and team medicals have to register through ITU, otherwise there will be no

accreditation for them.

4.4. BAG DROP At Registration you will receive a sticker for your bag. On race days you can leave your bag with your

personal sticker at the Bag Drop Tent in the Athlete longe (blue lake and will be transported towards

Bag collection point congress center. Only Small Bags and backpacks are allowed and stickers should

attached no sticker is no transport. We assume no liability for lost objects.

Athletes are reminded that baggage CANNOT be left in transition. Any non-competition equipment left

in transition can be removed by a technical official.

4.5. SHOWERS We operate a limited number of showers at the Sportpark FC ODA. These showers are available on

race days only to those participants competing on that day.

4.6. BIKE MECHANIC SERVICE There will be an Bike Mechanic in the Athlete Lounge TZ blue lake. Sander Erkens bike Mechanic Phone number : +316461 430 69 E-mail sander@fietstechniek.eu Website: http://fietstechniek.eu/

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4.7. MEDICAL SERVICES First Aid and Emergency Medical Services will be available at the Registration area before and during

the training sessions and during the race. There will be First Aid and Emergency Medical Services at

the Race Village on competition day.

Medical and Paramedical personnel will be available throughout the race. Several ambulances will be

available to provide emergency transfers to a nearby hospital. A medical area will be provided on site

at the finish area.

Medical services at the venue are free of charge. Treatment in private hospitals are to be paid by

participants. Athletes / teams should make sure that they have appropriate medical insurance.

Hospital Sint Jans Gasthuis Vogelsbleek 5 6001 BE Weert +31495 572100. E-mail: info@sjgweert. Emergency telephone number: 112

4.8. PHOTO SERVICE A photo service is available during the event – more information will follow how they can be obtained.

Within a view days after the event the photos can be downloaded from the Race Result timing

homepage.

4.9. LOST AND FOUND The Lost and Found will be located at the Info Point.

4.10. PHYSIOTHERAPY AND SPORTS MASSAGE For the entire duration of the City Triathlon Weert, (sports)physiotherapeutic coaching will be

available. This will be provided by Topfysiotherapie van der Zanden. They have expertise in coaching

(top)sportsmen and -‐‐ women, including triathletes. At the finish, physiotherapists will be available

for examination, advice and treatment, if required. For information: www.topfysiotherapieweert.nl.

During the City Triathlon Weert, sports massage will be provided at the finish. Sports massage will be

organized by Topfysiotherapie van der Zanden. When required, there will always be a prior

consultation between a physiotherapist and a sports masseur/masseuse. In the event of injuries, you

can report to the physiotherapist at the finish. Check ww.topfysiotherapieweert.nl.

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5. THE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS EXPO A sport and lifestyle Expo experience is not to be missed! A few of the best brands will be on display

with all their products and services linked to sport and fitness.

The following partners will be exhibiting at the race venue:

Bioracer www.bioracer.com

Arena www.arenawaterinstinct.com

Endless pools www.endlesspools.com

TriathlonWinkel.nl www.triathlonwinkel.nl

Bye sportvoeding www.b-y-e.nl

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6. TRAINING 6.1. SWIMMING POOL

The swimming pool is located outside the Centre of Weert. Age Group Athletes must show their

accreditation or Athlete ID at the reception. Access to the pools is free for EC Athletes during the

published periods. The maximum number of swimmers per lane is six. Pool tickets are available on a

“first come first serve” basis.

Lanes cannot be reserved in advance!

Request for swim practice can be send to reservering@vvvmiddenlimburg.nl

Dates & Time schedule will be announced on short notice. Pool – Opening Hours

Swimming Pool-Opening Hours

Swimming Pool

(entire Pool is reserved for EC Athletes)

Monday Time to be announced

Tuesday Time to be announced Wednesday Time to be announced

Thursday Time to be announced Friday Time to be announced

Geurtsvenweg 1 6006 SN Weert Nederland +31 495 537 170

6.2. THE BLUE LAKE An part of the blue lake is closed to the public during race times. Swimming is allowed before and after

the races you have access by showing accreditation or Athlete ID, there is an possibility that the owner

will ask for entrance fee. During these practice sessions no lifeguard will be available and is on own

risk

6.3. BIKE AND RUN COURSE The Bike and Run Course is closed to traffic during the races. No individual training allowed. Bike and

run training is allowed before and after the races. Roads are not closed to traffic for training sessions.

Please keep to the right and ride carefully.

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To explore the part of the bike course that leads you towards Belgium and on your way back towards

the Centre of Weert you have to use the Bike path that is beside the road, reason for this is that you’re

not allowed to drive on this road with your bike before the race, only during the race this is allowed.

The surroundings of Weert are very well known for their good infrastructure and good roads. There

are no specific closed courses but there are sufficient opportunities in the area that can be used for

long duration rides, there are also sufficient run facilities in Forest and roads.

Thursday 30-May-2019

12:00 - 14:00 Familiarization Swim only

Friday 31-May-2019

09:00 – 11:00 Familiarization Swim only

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7. RACE REGISTRATION

7.1. RACE REGISTRATION AND UNIFORM CHECK

To take part in the Rabobank 2019 Weert ETU Triathlon European Championships all athletes are required to register in person on site in the Sports center Boshoven and collect their race package. OPERATING HOURS:

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12:00 GER 31-5-2019

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13:00 GER 1-6-2019

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AUT 30-5-2019

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12:00 AUT 31-5-2019

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13:00 AUT 1-6-2019

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SUI 30-5-2019

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12:00 SUI 31-5-2019

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13:00 SUI 1-6-2019

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GBR 30-5-2019

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14:00 GBR 31-5-2019

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12:00 GBR 1-6-2019

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EST 30-5-2019

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13:00 EST 31-5-2019

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17:00 EST 1-6-2019

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FIN 30-5-2019

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13:00 FIN 31-5-2019

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17:00 FIN 1-6-2019

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FRA 30-5-2019

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13:00 FRA 31-5-2019

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17:00 FRA 1-6-2019

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HUN 30-5-2019

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13:00 HUN 31-5-2019

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LIE 30-5-2019

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13:00 LIE 31-5-2019

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LTU 30-5-2019

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13:00 LTU 31-5-2019

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17:00 LTU 1-6-2019

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LUX 30-5-2019

12:00 -

13:00 LUX 31-5-2019

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17:00 LUX 1-6-2019

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MLT 30-5-2019

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13:00 MLT 31-5-2019

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17:00 MLT 1-6-2019

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NOR 30-5-2019

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13:00 NOR 31-5-2019

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17:00 NOR 1-6-2019

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RUS 30-5-2019

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13:00 RUS 31-5-2019

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17:00 RUS 1-6-2019

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TUR 30-5-2019

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13:00 TUR 31-5-2019

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17:00 TUR 1-6-2019

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UKR 30-5-2019

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13:00 UKR 31-5-2019

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17:00 UKR 1-6-2019

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BEL 30-5-2019

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14:00 BEL 31-5-2019

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16:00 BEL 1-6-2019

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NED 30-5-2019

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17:00 NED 31-5-2019

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IRL 30-5-2019

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17:00 IRL 31-5-2019

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CZE 30-5-2019

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17:00 CZE 31-5-2019

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17:00 CZE 1-6-2019

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DEN 30-5-2019

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17:00 DEN 31-5-2019

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17:00 DEN 1-6-2019

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17:00 ESP 31-5-2019

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7.2. REGISTRATION CHECKLIST Prior to registration, all athletes must have photographic Identification – in order to collect your race packet you must present your photographic identification to a registration official. Failure to do so will result in you not being able to register for the event. The following identification documents are permitted:

passport

driver’s license

triathlon license or similar. PLEASE NOTE: You MUST register in person. If you are unable to attend registration you must inform the LOC. Team managers can register for athletes if arranged with the LOC. Athlete Waiver must be signed at race packet pickup. The waiver form can be download from the ETU webpage of by clicking here. Athletes who arrive late for registration should proceed to the Information Desk in the Event Area. Upon exiting registration all athletes should check if they have the race materials required for their event, which includes:

Swim cap

Timing Chip

Decals

Sticker sheet (3 helmet stickers, bike seat post sticker, bag sticker)

Accreditation card incl. lanyards (for access to transition)

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7.3. RACE BRIEFING It is the responsibility of the team managers and coaches to attending briefings and to communicate

and distribute all relevant information to their athletes. The briefing notes will be uploaded to the ETU

website immediately after they have been delivered to team managers and/or coaches.

RACE BRIEFING

Wednesday 29-May-2019

16:00 -17:00 Race briefing Age Group Coaches / Team Managers Sport Center Boshoven

Event Hotel

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Address: Event Hotel Fletcher Hotel Weert

Driesveldlaan 99

6001 KC Weert, Nederland

Address: Town Hall Wilhelminasingel 101,

6001 GS Weert, Nederland

Address: Sport Center Boshoven Vrakkerveld 2,

6002 AZ Weert, Netherlands

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8. TRANSITION AND CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT TIMES

8.1. RACE VENUE

8.2. TRANSITION CHECK‐IN/BIKE RACKING PROCESS Athletes are asked to make their way to the Age‐Group Transition Area in line with their scheduled

timeslot (to be announced, section 8.4). On entering the Age‐Group Transition Area, athletes must

have the following items:

Bike incl. saddle sticker

Helmet with stickers in place – must be worn and fastened as you enter transition

Decals

Uniform

Accreditation

Additional race equipment All athletes will have their helmets, bike, uniform, and Decals checked by a technical official on entering

the transition area. We therefore ask all competitors to be wearing their helmets and have their race

number clearly showing as they enter the transition area. All helmets and bikes must be stickered up

with the correct stickers distributed in the race packs during registration. Athletes are asked to set up

their transition space so that it does not infringe on any other competitors space besides them. Small

sized equipment boxes will be made available by the LOC. Attention: These boxes are the property of

the LOC and MUST STAY in the Transition Area. Your uniform will be checked by technical officials to

ensure it conforms with ITU uniform rules. Athletes are only permitted to race in the national

federations approved uniforms.

8.3. BODY NUMBERING The Local Organizing Committee will provide body marking decals, who will apply them prior to the event;

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Body markings are to be applied to each arm and calfs, unless instructed otherwise by the ITU Technical Delegate at the briefing;

Decals using multiple digits will have numbers appearing one above the other, not side by side;

One calf of each athlete – if not covered - will be marked with the category and gender of the athletes (For example, the number M25 would appear on a male athlete in the 25-29 individual age category or F25 should appear on a female athlete in the same category.

8.4. CHECK IN TIMES Age‐Group athletes will need to check their bikes into transition

Please see schedule below.

Age‐Group European Championship Transition Check‐In/Bike Racking Schedule

Saturday 01 June 2019 06:30 TZ 2 opens 08:45 TZ 1 closes Age‐Group Transition

Sunday 02 June 2019 06:30 TZ 2 opens 08:45 TZ 1 closes Age‐Group Transition

8.5. CHECK‐OUT Transition check out in Transition 2 will take place after the final athlete has completed their bike

discipline.

This is likely to begin at 14:00. Latest check‐out time is 15:30 After that, no security for the bikes can

be granted.

9. START PROCEDURE – RACE AND VENUE FLOW The pre‐start area is located at the beach between the fence which divides the beach from Transition

zone.

At the start of each race, athletes will be called forward by technical officials and briefed. Athletes will

be called into the pre‐start area 20 minute before the start of their wave. No swim warm up will be

available for Age‐Group competitors.

Once athletes have made their way to the swim assembly / pre start area, they will be under the control

of the technical officials who will instruct athletes on how to line up on the beach to access the water.

Athletes will need to step over the timing mat on access to the beach in order to gain access to the

water.

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10. AGE GROUP OLYMPIC DISTANCE COMPETITION 10.1. SWIM COURSE

Athletes will start in the water and follow the instructions of the race starter.

The swim course is a single 1500m lap. Athletes will swim in an clockwise direction. At the end of the

swim, athletes will leave the water using the swim exit ramp on the beach. At the swim exit, and run

50m on a carpet way in order to access the Age‐Group transition zone. Athletes will follow instructions

from technical officials in order to flow through the transition area in the correct way.

You can find the athletes line‐up area on the venue map (Page 26, START AREA)

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10.2. BIKE COURSE The 1.5K swim is followed by a fast bike course.

After exiting the TA in the direction the sluice, a very fast and straight section of approximately 12K is

awaiting the racers. After reaching the event area after the first part / run-up part of the bike course

it’s followed by 2 laps of 14 Km the event area.

The bike leg consists of one run-up part 12 km and two 14 kilometer loops.

Penalty

Box

Penalty

Box

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10.3. RUN COURSE The race concludes with four 2.5 Km loops run is flat and 100% asphalt on goes around the Canal

named the “Zuid Willemsvaart”.

The Age‐Group Olympic Distance European Championship will be as follows: 1.5Km swim (1 lap), 40Km

bike (1 run-up lap + 2 laps), 10Km run (4 laps).

Aid

station

Aid

station

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10.4 BIKE COURSE AND PENALTIES The bike course heads from Blue Lake toward the sluice, at the sluice you take an left and

approximately 50 mtr you take an left on the roundabout into the direction to Belgium. You’re driving

on the opposite way at about 4 Km there is an sharp turn and will direct you back towards Weert (also

on the opposite way). After 4 km you’ll reach the roundabout at the sluice and you’ll pass this on the

left hand side, after this the whole road is free to ride If an athlete incurs a time penalty, they must

take it during the bike session. This is to be taken in the bike penalty box in Weert (after approx. 12k)

just before the event area.

One run-up part 12 km and two 14 kilometer loops need to be completed. Athletes are instructed to

ride on the right and overtake on the left hand side.

Note: drafting is prohibited

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10.4. RUN COURSE AND AID STATIONS The run course starts with a short run-up part approximately 200 mtr before you reach the run

course.The run consists of four laps of 2.45 km.

There is a total of 2 Aid Stations on the run course.There will be designated litter zones on the cycle

and run courses where athletes will be able to dispose of litter. The litter zones start 20 meters before

an Aid Station and end 80 meters after an Aid Station. Large signs mark the start and end of the littering

zones.

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10.5. TRAVEL DIRECTIONS TOWARDS BLUE LAKE Directions TZ2 to TZ1 by car

Distance: appx. 7.0 km Travel time: appx. 10 minutes Google Maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/etT3b3PipWN2

Written directions

1. Head west on Burgemeesterlaan toward Schoutlaan, drive 120m.

2. Turn left onto Schoutlaan, drive 95m.

3. Turn right to stay on Schoutlaan, drive 28m.

4. Turn right onto Gouverneurlaan, drive 130m.

5. Turn left onto Ringbaan-Noord, drive 400m.

6. Continue onto Ringbaan-West, go through 2 roundabouts, drive 1.8km.

7. At the third roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Parklaan, drive 700m.

8. Continue onto Diesterbaan, drive 2.3km.

9. Turn right onto Herenvennenweg, drive 1.4km.

10. You’ve reached the destination.

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Direction TZ2 to TZ1 by bike

Distance: appx. 6.4km Travel time: appx. 21 minutes Google Maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/ARfd6SRQAgS2

Written directions

1. Head west on Burgemeesterlaan toward Schoutlaan, bike 120m.

2. Turn left onto Schoutlaan, bike 95m.

3. Turn right to stay on Schoutlaan, bike 28m.

4. Turn right onto Gouverneurlaan, bike 120m.

5. Turn left toward Ringbaan-Noord, bike 400m.

6. Continue onto Ringbaan-West, bike 500m.

7. At the roundabout, take the bikelane next to the bridge down (See red arrow on Map) to

suffolkweg, It’s obligated to use the bikelane bike approx. 1.8km.

8. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Kazernelaan, It’s obligated to use the bikelane bike

approx., bike 850m.

9. Turn right onto Voorhoeveweg, bike 2.2km.

10. Turn right onto Herenvennenweg, bike 240m.

11. You’ve reached the destination.

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10.6. START WAVE SCHEDULE (SATURDAY, 1 TH JUNE 2019)

Day Wave Starttime Categorie

Saturday 1 9:00 F18

F20

F25

2 9:05 F30

3 9:10 F35

4 9:15 M65

M70

M75

M80

5 9:20 F55

F60

F65

F70

F75

6 9:25 M60

7 9:30 F50

8 9:40 M55

9 9:45 F45

10 9:50 F40

10.7. START WAVE SCHEDULE (SUNDAY, 2TH JUNE 2019)

Day Wave Starttime Categorie

Sunday 1 9:00 M18

M20

2 9:05 M25

3 9:10 M30

4 9:15 M35

5 9:20 M40

6 9:25 M45

7 9:30 M50

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10.8. RESULTS Results will be uploaded live at the events official website. All the results information will be available

to the Team Managers at the Information Desk. Results will also be on display after the race at the

Information Desk in the Athlete Service Area. Our official timing partner will be RACE RESULT Timing,

which offer live timing for all races.

10.9. MEDAL CEREMONIES The medal ceremony for the Age Group Olympic Distance European Championships will take place at

the (Please see Schedule on page 34). We ask all top three athletes from each category to arrive in

time at the medal ceremony meeting point, which will be on the stage at the Bassin

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11. RULES AND APPEALS 11.1. COMPETITION RULES

The Rabobank Weert Triathlon European Championships will be conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations of the ITU. The ITU competition rules can be found using the following web link: http://www.triathlon.org/uploads/docs/itusport_competitionrules_ 2017.pdf

11.2. APPEALS AND PROTESTS The race referee will post penalties at the post finish/ recovery area. For either a protest or an appeal, ITU rules will be followed. The appeal or protest has to be submitted to the Race referee and the ITU Competition Jury will meet to discuss. The full rules for appeal can be found using the following web link: http://www.triathlon.org/uploads/docs/ITU_Disciplinary_Procedures_Rules_20160708.pdf

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12. MEDAL CEREMONIES A full list of Age‐Group medal winners will be posted in the Athlete Services area as soon as possible

after your event, and also posted online. Competitors are asked to check this list to find out if they

have won a medal. Age‐Group medal winning athletes are asked to meet 15 minutes before the Medal

Ceremony will start. Any athlete who is unable to attend is asked to inform their team manager who

can collect their medal after the ceremony.

Medal Ceremonies Day Location Time

Sunday 2th June 2019 Bassin 18:00 hrs

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13. OPENING & CLOSING CEREMONIES AND SIDE EVENTS 13.1. OPENING CEREMONY - THURSDAY 30 TH MAY

All athletes and team officials are invited to take part in the European Championship Opening

Ceremony in Weert on Thursday, May 30th.

The Opening Ceremony will mark the grand opening of the 2019 Rabobank Weert ETU Triathlon

European Championships. There will be a Parade of Nations in which all athletes are asked to

participate. The opening ceremony will start whit an Flag Parade and starts from the city centrum

of Weert at the church at 18:00 hrs.

CLOSING Party - Sunday 02th June

The Closing Party on Sunday will be held in the Poort van Limburg. All athletes, coaches, friends,

volunteers, and media members are invited to join this get together for a night of DJ music, drinks and

celebrations. The party starts at 7 pm. The closing ceremony will start at 19:00 hrs at the Bassin

(finish area)

SEE YOU IN WEERT AND WISH YOU UNFORGETABLE

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DAYS DURING THE THIS YEARS EUROPEANS!